新高考2023高三英语模拟试题

（新高考）2021届高三英语模拟试题02(建议用时:100分钟)第一部分阅读(共两节,满分50分)第一节(共15小题;每小题2.5分,满分37.5分)阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。AToensureanexcellentexperienceduringyourtouroftheMarkTwainHouse,herearesomeguidelinesandgeneralinformation.TheHouseisshownonlybyguidedtour.Toensureanoptimum(最佳)experience,housetoursarelimitedto14people,first-come,first-served.Ifyourgrouphasmorethan10people,call(860)280-3130toreserveadiscountedgrouptourinadvanceofyourvisit.Ifyouhaveapartyoffewerthan10peoplefeelfreetopurchaseticketsonline:WewillholdthematWillCall.Thetourscheduleisusuallyonlineaboutamonthinadvance.Oursiteismadeupofthreebuildings.TheWebsterBankMuseumCenterattheMarkTwainHouse&Museumisalwaysyourfirstandlaststopasithousesourticketcounter,museumstore,film,exhibitsandcafe.AlltoursgatherinthemuseumcenterbeforeheadingovertoMarkTwain’shistoric1874home.MarkTwain’shistoriccarriagehouseisthethirdbuildingonourproperty,butitisgenerallynotopentothepublic.Thehayloft(干草棚)hasbeenrepurposedintoofficesandthemainfloorofthebarnisaspaceavailableforrentforpartiesandmeetings.Coupons&Discounts.TheMarkTwainHouseoffersonlyafewcouponsanddiscounts.ThepriceyoupayforadmissionhelpsusmaintainthebeautyofthisiconofAmericanarchitecture.Ifyouareluckyenoughtofindoneofthosespecialoffersonlineoratyourlocallibrary,keepinmindtheyaregoodonlyforthegeneralMarkTwainHouseTours.Nopassesordiscountsmaybeappliedtoourspecialtytours.1.Whatkindoftourbookedaheadenjoysadiscount?A.Specialtytour.B.Guidedtour.C.Grouptourwith9people.D.Grouptourwith13people.262.Whichplaceisnotavailabletotourists?A.Thehayloft.B.TheWebsterBankMuseumCenter.C.MarkTwain’shistoric1874home.D.MarkTwain’shistoriccarriagehouse.3.Whatisthepurposeofchargingadmissionfees?A.Toearnmoremoney.B.Towellpreservethehouse.C.Toofferpartiesandmeetings.D.TosupportMarkTwain’sfamily.BFortopstudentsfromlow-incomefamilies,thechallengeofapplyingtocollegesisparticularlydifficult.1in4dealwithallofthat—thewriting,thestudying,theresearchingandapplying—completelyontheirown.Oneapproachtomakingthiswholeprocesseasier?Pairstudentsupwithanadviser.That’stheideabehindCollegePoint,aninitiativetohelpgiftedstudentsgotoschoolsthatmatchtheirintellectual(智力的)ability.Whenahighschoolstudenttakesastandardizedtest—thePSAT,SATorACT—andtheyscoreinthe90thpercentile,andtheirfamiliesmakelessthan$80,000ayear,theygetanemailfromtheprogramofferingthemafreeadviser.Theadviserslisten,guideandanswerstudents’questions.ConnorRechtzigel,anadviserinMinnesota,seestheimportanceofhisrole,forresearchshowsthatlow-incomestudentsarelesslikelytogotoschoolsasexpectedbecausetheydon’tthinktheyhavewhatittakestogetinandbecausemanydon’tevenknowwhatschoolsareoutthere.HehelpedhighschoolseniorJusticeBenjamin,thefirstinhisfamilytoapplytocollege,thinkaboutwhathisideallearningexperiencewas.Finally,Justicenarrowedinonsmallerschoolswherehecouldstudyenvironmentalscienceandmadehisfinalchoice:SkidmoreCollegeinNewYork.Hefeltempoweredbytheprocess.FiguringouthowtopayforcollegeisamajorpartofwhatCollegePointadvisersdo.Nakhle,anadviserinNorthCarolina,isworkingwithHensley,anOhiohighschoolseniorwhocan’tgetextrafinancialhelpfromherfamily.Theyspentalotoftimecomparingandanalyzingherfinancial-aidawardletters,whichmadeherdecisionmuchclearer.Finally,theOhioState26Universityofferedanoptionwhereshewouldpaynothing.Stayingin-statewasn’therfirstchoice,butitwasthebestoptionforher.4.Whatisthesecondparagraphmainlyabout?A.HowCollegePointworks.B.TheleaderofCollegePoint.C.Waystoapplyforafreeadviser.D.Thechallengeofchoosingcolleges.5.Whatpreventslow-incomestudentsfromattendingpropercolleges?A.Overestimatingtheirabilities.B.Knowinglittleaboutcolleges.C.Lackofenoughlearningexperience.D.Failuretogetsupportfromtheirfamilies.6.WhydidHensleyfinallychoosetheOhioStateUniversity?A.Shedidn’twanttostayfarfromhome.B.Herfavoritemajorwasprovidedthere.C.Shewouldshowhertalentstothefull.D.Theuniversitymetherfinancialneeds.7.Whatisthebesttitleforthepassage?A.HowtoBeaFinancialAdviserB.StepsforTopStudentstoSelectIdealCollegesC.AdvisersHelpPoorStudentsApplytoSuitableCollegesD.CollegePoint—aProgramHelpingStudentsScoreHighCTwoBritishteachershavebrokentheworldrecordforthelongestjourneyinatuk-tukafterpullingtheirfailingvehiclefor43miles.RichardSearsandNickGoughtraveled37,500kilometersaroundtheworldandpassedthrough37countries.TheydidthistosupportgrassrootseducationprojectinAfrica,AsiaandSouthAmericA.Thepair,whosetofffromLondon,thoughttheirexpeditionwasoverwhenthevehiclestarted26tofail.Whenthetuk-tukbroke,theywereonly43milesfromtheirdestination.Theydecidedtopullittherestoftheway.Thetuk-tuk,whichweighs800kilograms,waspulledinturnsbyRichardandNickoverthreedays.OnarrivalinChepen,Peru,theydiscoveredamechanicwhospecializedintuk-tuksandmanagedtofixit.Thepairwerebackontheroadandaimingfortheirnextgoal.Alongtheirjourneytheyhadtotackledesertsandjungles.TheyalsosurvivedcloseencounterswithelephantsinUgandaandBotswanaandanaccidentinMalaysia.Thegreatesthardshiponthetuk-tukwasthemountainrangeslyingintheirpath,includingtheAlps,theHimalayasandtheAndes.NickandRicharduncoveredsomeinspirationalprojectsacrossAfrica,AsiaandSouthAmerica.Theywitnessedfirsthandtheeducationalchallengesfacingtheseareastoday.TheyjoinedstreetchildrenintheslumsofCairo,Khartoum,Kampala,MumbaiandPhnomPenh.TheyvisitedCongoleserefugees(难民)incampsinEasternBurundi.Theywitnessedhoweducationcouldfreesex-workersinDelhiandvictimsofhumantraffickinginNepal.ThepairestablishedTheTukTukEducationalTrust,aUKregisteredcharity.Talkingabouttheirmotivation,Richardsaid,“Theworld’sleadershavemadeacommitmenttoachievinguniversalprimaryeducationbut,inspiteofthispledge(誓言),over57millionprimary-agedchildrenworldwidearestilloutofschool;manymoreareinschool,butstillcannotaccessqualitylearningopportunities.”8.Whydidthetwoteacherstraveltheworld?A.Toentertainthemselves.B.Tochallengethemselves.C.TocreateanewworldrecorD.D.Tosupportaneducationproject.9.Howfardidthetwoteacherspullthetuk-tukeachdayonaverage?A.Alittlemorethan8miles.B.About14miles.C.43miles.D.20miles.10.Whatisthethirdparagraphmainlyabout?A.Howtheyrealizedtheirnextgoal.B.TheirexcitingexperienceontheroaD.26C.Thebeautifulsceneryoffamousmountains.D.Thedifficultiesanddangerstheyfacedinthejourney.11.Whichofthefollowingbestdescribesthetwoteachers?A.Curiousandbrave.B.Humorousandgenerous.C.Courageousandresponsible.D.Efficientandhonest.DAlthoughvaccinesarerequiredforentryintoschoolinmostplacesintheUnitedStates,thegovernmentdoesallowforexceptions,likereligiousreasons.Inthelastfewyears,theratesofvaccine-preventableillnesshavebeenontherise.Inmostcases,theseoutbreaksbeganwithchildrenwhowereunvaccinated.Todealwiththisthreat,someschoolsinNewYorkhavebeenrefusingtoallowunvaccinatedchildrentoattendschool.Severalparentsthoughtthiswasunfairandfiledlawsuits(起诉).Justrecently,though,acourt(法庭)ruledinfavorofthecityschools.Thecourtmadetherightdecision.Vaccinepolicydependsnotonlyontheaddedprotectionthatvaccinesprovideforthosewhogetshots,butalsoonthedecreasedlikelihoodthatanyonewillcomeintocontact(接触)withthedisease.Thisisknownascommunityimmunity(群体免疫).Itreferstothefactthatwhenenoughpeopleareimmunized,thentherereallycan’tbeanoutbreak.Andiftherecan’tbeanoutbreak,theneveryoneisprotected.Thisisimportant,becausetherearepeoplewhocannotbegivenimmunizationsforvariousreasons.Forexample,smallbabiescan’tbegivenallvaccines.In1995,thechickenpox(水痘)vaccinewasintroducedintheUnitedStates.Overtime,moreandmorechildrenreceivedit.In2011,astudylookedathowtheprogramaffectedthenumberofchildrenwhodiedfromthedisease.Thefirstthingnotedinthepaperwasthatdeathfromchickenpoxwentdownconsiderablyafterthevaccinewasintroduced.From2001to2007,theratesofdeathremainedmuchlower,withjustafewchildrendyingfromchickenpoxnationallyeachyear.What’smore,from2004to2007,notonechildyoungerthanoneyearolddiedintheUnitedStatesfromchickenpox.Thisisimportant,becausewecannotgivethechickenpoxvaccinetobabies.Inotherwords,allthosebabiesweresavednotbecausewevaccinatedthemagainstthis26illness,butbecauseolderchildrenwerevaccinated.Therefore,peoplewhorefusetovaccinatetheirchildrenaren’tjustputtingthemselvesatrisk—they’reputtingeveryoneelseindanger,too.12.Whatdidthejudgestakeintoconsideration?A.Students’interest.B.Schoolleaders’interest.C.Severalparents’interest.D.Unvaccinatedkids’interest.13.Whatisneededtopreventdiseaseoutbreaksthroughcommunityimmunity?A.Requiringeveryonetobeimmune.B.Vaccinatingbabiesasearlyaspossible.C.Makingsureenoughpeoplegetvaccinated.D.Separatingunvaccinatedpeoplefromvaccinated.14.Whatdoesthestudyaboutthechickenpoxvaccineshow?A.Thevaccineissafeforeverykid.B.Nodeathshavebeenfoundsince2004.C.Thevaccinehasloweredthedeathrate.D.Thevaccineismoreeffectiveamongbabies.15.Whichofthefollowingwouldtheauthoragreewith?A.Novaccine,norisk.B.Novaccine,noschool.C.Vaccinationisapersonalchoice.D.Vaccine-preventableillnessisdropping.第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分,满分12.5分)阅读下面短文,从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。HowtoHelpOthersinYourCommunity(社区)Helpingothersinyourcommunityisagreatwaytospreadjoytoothersandgetthemostoutoflife.16Youcanchoosetobecomeavolunteer.Volunteeringisagreatwaytohelpothersoutinyourcommunity.Lookaroundforahomelessshelterorsoupkitchenandspendsometimetheredoing26whateverneedstobedone.17Forexample,trytutoringhomelesskidsatthelocalsheltersothattheycanstayinschoolandnotfallbehind,andalsoyougetasenseofachievement.18Youcangiveawaymoneytosomeorganizationsthathelpothers.Ifyoudon’thavemoneytospare,lookthroughyourunuseditems(物品)andseewhatyoucanpartwiththatisingoodcondition.Theyareneededbyalocalfoodbankorshelter.Youcanchoosetoredirectgifts.19Youcaninvitethemtodovoluntaryworktocelebrateyourbirthday.Youcanalsosuggesttheydonatethemoneytheyintendtousetobuygiftsforyou.Youcanstoptohelp.Therearemanycaseswhereyoucanstoptogiveahelpinghand.Ifyouseepeopleonthestreetstrugglingtocarryalltheirgroceries,stoptohelp.20However,keepinmindthattheymaynotalwaysneedhelp.Butneverfeeldiscouragedwhenyourkindnessisturneddown.A.Usuallytheyaregratefultoacceptyourhelp.B.Youcanchoosetodonatetoimportantcauses.C.Hereareanumberofchancesyoucantakeadvantageof.D.Youcanhelpyourneighborswithoutspendingmuchmoney.E.Donatethegiftsyoureceivetopoorchildreninyourcommunity.F.Notonlywillthishelpothers,butalsoyouwillgaincertainbenefit.G.Insteadofgettingnewgiftseverybirthday,haveyourfriendsandfamilyhelpothers.第二部分语言运用(共两节,满分30分)第一节(共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分)阅读下面短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。WhenIfirstmovedtotheSouth,IrealizedthatIwassteppingintoacompletelydifferentworld.NewOrleans,Louisiana,was21anyotherplaceIhadeverbeento.WhatsurprisedmemorethananythingelsewasNewOrleanspeople’sconstant22.“WhatcanIgetforyou,honey?”awaitressaskedmeonmyfirstdayinLouisianA.Iwas23.Thiswomandidn’tknowme24shetreatedmelikefamily.ShesmileddownatmeasIpointedtoanitemonthe25.“Isthepastagood?”Iaskedher.“Baby,it’snotmyfavorite,”she26withasmile.26Ilookedatmy“family”inshock.Shehadgivenmeherhonest27,asifwewerebestfriends.AfterafewyearsinNewOrleans,Igot28tothehoneysandthebabies.IalsorealizedhowcomfortingitistobetreatedlikeI29,whereverIgo.IrecentlywenttotheDMV(车管局)toupdatemydriver’slicense.AsIwassittinginthe30roomwithatleasttwentyotherpeople,awomanwalkedin.“Goodmorning!”she31totheroom.“Goodmorning!”thewholeroomsaidbackwithout32.Soontheroomwasquietagainandeveryonewascomfortablewitheachother.Thewomantookherseat,andwaitedwitheveryoneelseforhernumbertobe33.EvenaftereightyearsoflivinginLouisiana,itstillmakesme34toknowthatIamnotlonelyhere.Someoneisalwayswillingtosayhelloorlendahandwhenneeded.Nooneshouldfeellonelyevenwhentheywalkintoaroomfullof35.21.A.besideB.beyondC.unlikeD.opposite22.A.sympathyB.friendlinessC.generosityD.patience23.A.concernedB.relievedC.disappointedD.astonished24.A.yetB.andC.orD.so25.A.wayB.menuC.tableD.surface26.A.recommendedB.admittedC.defendedD.apologized27.A.adviceB.beliefC.opinionD.assistance28.A.addictedB.exposedC.committedD.used29.A.belongB.appearC.improveD.behave30.A.scaryB.noisyC.emptyD.silent31.A.announcedB.pointedC.explainedD.whispered32.A.inspectionB.purposeC.hesitationD.enthusiasm33A.adjustedB.calledC.dialedD.answered34.A.stareB.shoutC.swearD.smile35.A.volunteersB.neighborsC.friendsD.strangers第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分,满分15分)阅读下面短文,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。26Thegiantpanda,also36.(know)aspandabearorsimplypanda,isabearnative37.southcentralChina.Inthepastmanyyears,thegiantpanda38.(drive)outofthelowlandareaswhereitoncelivedasaresultoffarming,deforestationandother39.(develop).Wildpopulationestimatesvary:oneestimateshowsthatthereareabout1,590individuals40.(live)inthewild,whilea2006studyestimatedthatthisfigurecouldbeashighas2,000to3,000.Somereportsalsoshowthat41.numberofgiantpandasinthewildisontherise.TheWestfirstlearnedofthegiantpandaonMarch11,1869,42.theFrenchmissionary(传教士)ArmandDavidreceivedapandaskinfromahunter.In1936,RuthHarknessbecamethefirstWesterner43.(bring)alivegiantpandanamedSuLintotheBrookfieldZooinChicago.Toprotectthepandas,in2012,EarthwatchInstitute,aglobalnonprofitorganizationthatteamsvolunteerswithscientiststoconductimportant44.(science)research,launchedaprogramcalled“OntheTrailofGiantPanda”.Thisprogram,basedintheWolongNationalNatureReserve,allowsvolunteerstoworkclosewithpandascaredforincaptivity(圈养),andhelpthem45.(gradual)adapttolifeinthewild.第三部分写作(共两节,满分40分)第一节(满分15分)假定你是李华,你的英国朋友David发来邮件表示想了解你们学校近期举行的万米接力赛的相关情况。请给他回复邮件,内容包括:1.时间和地点;2.比赛过程;3.比赛的意义。注意:1.词数80左右;2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯;3.开头和结尾已给出,不计入总词数。26DearDavid,I’mgladthatyou’reinterestedinthe10,000-metrerelayraceheldinourschoolrecently._____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Bestwishes!Yours,LiHua第二节(满分25分)阅读下面材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段,使之构成一篇完整的短文。LocatedhalfwayuptheItaly’sApennineMountain,about100milesnortheastofRome,theHotelRigopianohasneverbeeneasytoreach.Butitsisolation(隔绝)onlyaddstoitsappeal,attractingagreatnumberoftourists.SnowbegantofallacrosstheApenninesinJanuaryandlastedfordays.FromhishomeintheRomesuburbs,Matronewatchedtheweatherwithconcern.Heandhiswife,Cicioni,hadplannedanovernightgetawaytothehotel.Butnowhewonderedwhethertheyshouldgo.Afterphoningthehotel,theydecidedtomakethetrip.Bythetimetheynearedthehotelsixhourslater,theywerebattlingasnowstorm.Whentheyfinallyarrived,theywerebothcoldandexhausted.Theycheckedintotheirroomandwenttobedearly.Astheyawokethenextday,theydiscoveredthattheirdifficultyhadworsenedovernight.Thecarsintheparkinglotwereinvisible.Thephoneandpowerlinesweredown.Theywerehavingbreakfastwhenthehotelbegantoshake.Anearthquakewithamagnitude(震级)of5.7hadstruckthemountain.“Getoutofhere!”Matroneshoutedtohiswife.Theyheadedquicklytotheparkinglot,whereotherswerediggingtheircars.Fifteenminutesafterthefirstearthquake,anotherquakehit,thisonemeasuring5.6.26Withadozenvehiclesfreedbynoon,theguestssetoffdownthedriveway.Butwhentheyreachedthemainroad,thepathwasblockedbyasix-foot-highwallofsnow.Matroneclimbedoutofhiscarandinvestigatedit.Therewasnoroadinsight,“We’retrapped!”hetoldhiswife.Sotheyhadnochoicebuttomaketheirwaybacktothehotel.Asitwasgettingdark,theymanagedtobeback.Thatwaswhenthesnowonthemountainbegantoslide.Theyheardtheavalanche(雪崩)beforetheysawit.Theavalanchegatheredspeedandsize,grabbingrocksandtreesandanythingelseinitswaydownthemountain,tearingthehotelfromitsfoundation.Whentheavalanchecametoastop,thosecaughtinsidethehotelwereleftburiedintheicyrocksandruins.注意:1.续写词数应为150左右;2.请按如下格式在相应位置作答。WhenMatronecametohimself,hewasstuckinthedarkness.___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Itwasnotuntilthenextmorningthattherescuersfinallyarrived.________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________26【解析版】2021届高三英语模拟训练题【新高考】02(建议用时:100分钟)第一部分阅读(共两节,满分50分)第一节(共15小题;每小题2.5分,满分37.5分)阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。AToensureanexcellentexperienceduringyourtouroftheMarkTwainHouse,herearesomeguidelinesandgeneralinformation.TheHouseisshownonlybyguidedtour.Toensureanoptimum(最佳)experience,housetoursarelimitedto14people,first-come,first-served.Ifyourgrouphasmorethan10people,call(860)280-3130toreserveadiscountedgrouptourinadvanceofyourvisit.Ifyouhaveapartyoffewerthan10peoplefeelfreetopurchaseticketsonline:WewillholdthematWillCall.Thetourscheduleisusuallyonlineaboutamonthinadvance.Oursiteismadeupofthreebuildings.TheWebsterBankMuseumCenterattheMarkTwainHouse&Museumisalwaysyourfirstandlaststopasithousesourticketcounter,museumstore,film,exhibitsandcafe.AlltoursgatherinthemuseumcenterbeforeheadingovertoMarkTwain’shistoric1874home.MarkTwain’shistoriccarriagehouseisthethirdbuildingonourproperty,butitisgenerallynotopentothepublic.Thehayloft(干草棚)hasbeenrepurposedintoofficesandthemainfloorofthebarnisaspaceavailableforrentforpartiesandmeetings.Coupons&Discounts.TheMarkTwainHouseoffersonlyafewcouponsanddiscounts.ThepriceyoupayforadmissionhelpsusmaintainthebeautyofthisiconofAmericanarchitecture.Ifyouareluckyenoughtofindoneofthosespecialoffersonlineoratyourlocallibrary,keepinmindtheyaregoodonlyforthegeneralMarkTwainHouseTours.Nopassesordiscountsmaybeappliedtoourspecialtytours.1.Whatkindoftourbookedaheadenjoysadiscount?26A.Specialtytour.B.Guidedtour.C.Grouptourwith9people.D.Grouptourwith13people.2.Whichplaceisnotavailabletotourists?A.Thehayloft.B.TheWebsterBankMuseumCenter.C.MarkTwain’shistoric1874home.D.MarkTwain’shistoriccarriagehouse.3.Whatisthepurposeofchargingadmissionfees?A.Toearnmoremoney.B.Towellpreservethehouse.C.Toofferpartiesandmeetings.D.TosupportMarkTwain’sfamily.【语篇解读】本文介绍了参观马克·吐温故居的相关信息。【答案与解析】1.D细节题。根据第2段中的“Ifyourgrouphasmorethan10people,call(860)280-3130toreserveadiscountedgrouptourinadvanceofyourvisit.”可知,如果旅游团团体人数超过10人,且在参观之前致电预订,便可以享受折扣。2.D细节题。根据第3段中的“MarkTwain’shistoriccarriagehouseisthethirdbuildingonourproperty,butitisgenerallynotopentothepublic.”可知,马克·吐温的马车房改造的房通常是不对游客开放的。3.B细节题。根据第4段中的“ThepriceyoupayforadmissionhelpsusmaintainthebeautyofthisiconofAmericanarchitecture.”可知,游客的入场费用被用来帮助保持这个美国建筑——马克·吐温故居的美丽。因此,收取入场费的目的是保护好马克·吐温故居。BFortopstudentsfromlow-incomefamilies,thechallengeofapplyingtocollegesisparticularlydifficult.1in4dealwithallofthat—thewriting,thestudying,theresearchingandapplying—completelyontheirown.Oneapproachtomakingthiswholeprocesseasier?Pairstudentsupwithanadviser.That’stheideabehindCollegePoint,aninitiativetohelpgiftedstudentsgotoschoolsthatmatchtheirintellectual(智力的)ability.Whenahighschoolstudenttakesastandardized26test—thePSAT,SATorACT—andtheyscoreinthe90thpercentile,andtheirfamiliesmakelessthan$80,000ayear,theygetanemailfromtheprogramofferingthemafreeadviser.Theadviserslisten,guideandanswerstudents’questions.ConnorRechtzigel,anadviserinMinnesota,seestheimportanceofhisrole,forresearchshowsthatlow-incomestudentsarelesslikelytogotoschoolsasexpectedbecausetheydon’tthinktheyhavewhatittakestogetinandbecausemanydon’tevenknowwhatschoolsareoutthere.HehelpedhighschoolseniorJusticeBenjamin,thefirstinhisfamilytoapplytocollege,thinkaboutwhathisideallearningexperiencewas.Finally,Justicenarrowedinonsmallerschoolswherehecouldstudyenvironmentalscienceandmadehisfinalchoice:SkidmoreCollegeinNewYork.Hefeltempoweredbytheprocess.FiguringouthowtopayforcollegeisamajorpartofwhatCollegePointadvisersdo.Nakhle,anadviserinNorthCarolina,isworkingwithHensley,anOhiohighschoolseniorwhocan’tgetextrafinancialhelpfromherfamily.Theyspentalotoftimecomparingandanalyzingherfinancial-aidawardletters,whichmadeherdecisionmuchclearer.Finally,theOhioStateUniversityofferedanoptionwhereshewouldpaynothing.Stayingin-statewasn’therfirstchoice,butitwasthebestoptionforher.4.Whatisthesecondparagraphmainlyabout?A.HowCollegePointworks.B.TheleaderofCollegePoint.C.Waystoapplyforafreeadviser.D.Thechallengeofchoosingcolleges.5.Whatpreventslow-incomestudentsfromattendingpropercolleges?A.Overestimatingtheirabilities.B.Knowinglittleaboutcolleges.C.Lackofenoughlearningexperience.D.Failuretogetsupportfromtheirfamilies.6.WhydidHensleyfinallychoosetheOhioStateUniversity?A.Shedidn’twanttostayfarfromhome.B.Herfavoritemajorwasprovidedthere.C.Shewouldshowhertalentstothefull.D.Theuniversitymetherfinancialneeds.267.Whatisthebesttitleforthepassage?A.HowtoBeaFinancialAdviserB.StepsforTopStudentstoSelectIdealCollegesC.AdvisersHelpPoorStudentsApplytoSuitableCollegesD.CollegePoint—aProgramHelpingStudentsScoreHigh【语篇解读】本文介绍了一款帮助贫困家庭的优秀生申请合适大学的虚拟建议程序。【答案与解析】4.A主旨题。本段讲述的是CollegePoint的建议者们对那些大学考试分数过关,但是是低收入家庭的高中生提供免费的选择大学方面的指导。5.B细节题。根据第3段中的forresearchshowsthatlow-incomestudentsarelesslikelytogotoschoolsasexpectedbecausetheydon’tthinktheyhavewhatittakestogetinandbecausemanydon’tevenknowwhatschoolsareoutthere可知,研究表明低收入家庭的学生们很可能不能去心仪的大学,因为他们甚至都不了解大学。6.D推断题。根据最后一段内容可知,Hensley选择俄亥俄州立大学是因为这个大学符合她的经济需求。7.C主旨题。通读全文可知,本文介绍了一款帮助贫困家庭的优秀生申请合适大学的虚拟建议程序。CTwoBritishteachershavebrokentheworldrecordforthelongestjourneyinatuk-tukafterpullingtheirfailingvehiclefor43miles.RichardSearsandNickGoughtraveled37,500kilometersaroundtheworldandpassedthrough37countries.TheydidthistosupportgrassrootseducationprojectinAfrica,AsiaandSouthAmericA.Thepair,whosetofffromLondon,thoughttheirexpeditionwasoverwhenthevehiclestartedtofail.Whenthetuk-tukbroke,theywereonly43milesfromtheirdestination.Theydecidedtopullittherestoftheway.Thetuk-tuk,whichweighs800kilograms,waspulledinturnsbyRichardandNickoverthreedays.OnarrivalinChepen,Peru,theydiscoveredamechanicwhospecializedintuk-tuksandmanagedtofixit.Thepairwerebackontheroadandaimingfortheirnextgoal.Alongtheirjourneytheyhadtotackledesertsandjungles.TheyalsosurvivedcloseencounterswithelephantsinUgandaandBotswanaandanaccidentinMalaysia.Thegreatesthardshiponthetuk-tukwasthemountainranges26lyingintheirpath,includingtheAlps,theHimalayasandtheAndes.NickandRicharduncoveredsomeinspirationalprojectsacrossAfrica,AsiaandSouthAmerica.Theywitnessedfirsthandtheeducationalchallengesfacingtheseareastoday.TheyjoinedstreetchildrenintheslumsofCairo,Khartoum,Kampala,MumbaiandPhnomPenh.TheyvisitedCongoleserefugees(难民)incampsinEasternBurundi.Theywitnessedhoweducationcouldfreesex-workersinDelhiandvictimsofhumantraffickinginNepal.ThepairestablishedTheTukTukEducationalTrust,aUKregisteredcharity.Talkingabouttheirmotivation,Richardsaid,“Theworld’sleadershavemadeacommitmenttoachievinguniversalprimaryeducationbut,inspiteofthispledge(誓言),over57millionprimary-agedchildrenworldwidearestilloutofschool;manymoreareinschool,butstillcannotaccessqualitylearningopportunities.”8.Whydidthetwoteacherstraveltheworld?A.Toentertainthemselves.B.Tochallengethemselves.C.TocreateanewworldrecorD.D.Tosupportaneducationproject.9.Howfardidthetwoteacherspullthetuk-tukeachdayonaverage?A.Alittlemorethan8miles.B.About14miles.C.43miles.D.20miles.10.Whatisthethirdparagraphmainlyabout?A.Howtheyrealizedtheirnextgoal.B.TheirexcitingexperienceontheroaD.C.Thebeautifulsceneryoffamousmountains.D.Thedifficultiesanddangerstheyfacedinthejourney.11.Whichofthefollowingbestdescribesthetwoteachers?A.Curiousandbrave.B.Humorousandgenerous.C.Courageousandresponsible.D.Efficientandhonest.26【语篇解读】本文讲述了两位英国老师为了支持非洲、亚洲和南美洲的基层教育项目,历经千辛万苦环游世界的故事。【答案与解析】8.D细节题。根据文章第1段中的“TheydidthistosupportgrassrootseducationprojectinAfrica,AsiaandSouthAmericA.”可知,他们这样做是为了支持非洲、亚洲和南美洲的基层教育项目。9.B细节题。根据文章第2段中的theywereonly43milesfromtheirdestination...waspulledinturnsbyRichardandNickoverthreedays可知,他们拖着车三天走了大约43英里,故平均每天大概走14英里。10.D主旨题。根据第3段内容可知,本段主要讲了他们在旅途中面临的重重困难和危险。11.C推断题。通读全文可知,这两位老师非常勇敢而且非常有责任感。DAlthoughvaccinesarerequiredforentryintoschoolinmostplacesintheUnitedStates,thegovernmentdoesallowforexceptions,likereligiousreasons.Inthelastfewyears,theratesofvaccine-preventableillnesshavebeenontherise.Inmostcases,theseoutbreaksbeganwithchildrenwhowereunvaccinated.Todealwiththisthreat,someschoolsinNewYorkhavebeenrefusingtoallowunvaccinatedchildrentoattendschool.Severalparentsthoughtthiswasunfairandfiledlawsuits(起诉).Justrecently,though,acourt(法庭)ruledinfavorofthecityschools.Thecourtmadetherightdecision.Vaccinepolicydependsnotonlyontheaddedprotectionthatvaccinesprovideforthosewhogetshots,butalsoonthedecreasedlikelihoodthatanyonewillcomeintocontact(接触)withthedisease.Thisisknownascommunityimmunity(群体免疫).Itreferstothefactthatwhenenoughpeopleareimmunized,thentherereallycan’tbeanoutbreak.Andiftherecan’tbeanoutbreak,theneveryoneisprotected.Thisisimportant,becausetherearepeoplewhocannotbegivenimmunizationsforvariousreasons.Forexample,smallbabiescan’tbegivenallvaccines.In1995,thechickenpox(水痘)vaccinewasintroducedintheUnitedStates.Overtime,moreandmorechildrenreceivedit.In2011,astudylookedathowtheprogramaffectedthenumberofchildrenwhodiedfromthedisease.Thefirstthingnotedinthepaperwasthatdeathfromchickenpoxwentdownconsiderablyafterthevaccinewasintroduced.From2001to2007,theratesofdeathremainedmuchlower,26withjustafewchildrendyingfromchickenpoxnationallyeachyear.What’smore,from2004to2007,notonechildyoungerthanoneyearolddiedintheUnitedStatesfromchickenpox.Thisisimportant,becausewecannotgivethechickenpoxvaccinetobabies.Inotherwords,allthosebabiesweresavednotbecausewevaccinatedthemagainstthisillness,butbecauseolderchildrenwerevaccinated.Therefore,peoplewhorefusetovaccinatetheirchildrenaren’tjustputtingthemselvesatrisk—they’reputtingeveryoneelseindanger,too.12.Whatdidthejudgestakeintoconsideration?A.Students’interest.B.Schoolleaders’interest.C.Severalparents’interest.D.Unvaccinatedkids’interest.13.Whatisneededtopreventdiseaseoutbreaksthroughcommunityimmunity?A.Requiringeveryonetobeimmune.B.Vaccinatingbabiesasearlyaspossible.C.Makingsureenoughpeoplegetvaccinated.D.Separatingunvaccinatedpeoplefromvaccinated.14.Whatdoesthestudyaboutthechickenpoxvaccineshow?A.Thevaccineissafeforeverykid.B.Nodeathshavebeenfoundsince2004.C.Thevaccinehasloweredthedeathrate.D.Thevaccineismoreeffectiveamongbabies.15.Whichofthefollowingwouldtheauthoragreewith?A.Novaccine,norisk.B.Novaccine,noschool.C.Vaccinationisapersonalchoice.D.Vaccine-preventableillnessisdropping.【语篇解读】本文说明了疫苗接种的重要性。【答案与解析】12.A推断题。根据第2段中的acourtruledinfavorofthecityschools可知,法庭支持学校,而学校不让未接种疫苗的孩子入学是为所有学生的健康着想。由此可知,26法庭也是考虑到全体学生的利益才做出裁决的。13.C细节题。根据第3段中的“Itreferstothefactthatwhenenoughpeopleareimmunized,thentherereallycan’tbeanoutbreak.”可知,要防止疾病爆发,就要确保足够多的人因疫苗接种获得免疫。14.C细节题。根据倒数第3段中的deathfromchickenpoxwentdownconsiderably和倒数第2段中的notonechildyoungerthanoneyearolddiedintheUnitedStatesfromchickenpox可知,水痘疫苗大大降低了儿童因感染水痘而导致死亡的比率。15.B推断题。根据第3段中的“Thecourtmadetherightdecision.”和最后一段内容可知,作者认为不接种疫苗就不能去学校。第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分,满分12.5分)阅读下面短文,从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。HowtoHelpOthersinYourCommunity(社区)Helpingothersinyourcommunityisagreatwaytospreadjoytoothersandgetthemostoutoflife.16Youcanchoosetobecomeavolunteer.Volunteeringisagreatwaytohelpothersoutinyourcommunity.Lookaroundforahomelessshelterorsoupkitchenandspendsometimetheredoingwhateverneedstobedone.17Forexample,trytutoringhomelesskidsatthelocalsheltersothattheycanstayinschoolandnotfallbehind,andalsoyougetasenseofachievement.18Youcangiveawaymoneytosomeorganizationsthathelpothers.Ifyoudon’thavemoneytospare,lookthroughyourunuseditems(物品)andseewhatyoucanpartwiththatisingoodcondition.Theyareneededbyalocalfoodbankorshelter.Youcanchoosetoredirectgifts.19Youcaninvitethemtodovoluntaryworktocelebrateyourbirthday.Youcanalsosuggesttheydonatethemoneytheyintendtousetobuygiftsforyou.Youcanstoptohelp.Therearemanycaseswhereyoucanstoptogiveahelpinghand.Ifyouseepeopleonthestreetstrugglingtocarryalltheirgroceries,stoptohelp.20However,keepinmindthattheymaynotalwaysneedhelp.Butneverfeeldiscouragedwhenyourkindnessisturneddown.A.Usuallytheyaregratefultoacceptyourhelp.B.Youcanchoosetodonatetoimportantcauses.C.Hereareanumberofchancesyoucantakeadvantageof.26D.Youcanhelpyourneighborswithoutspendingmuchmoney.E.Donatethegiftsyoureceivetopoorchildreninyourcommunity.F.Notonlywillthishelpothers,butalsoyouwillgaincertainbenefit.G.Insteadofgettingnewgiftseverybirthday,haveyourfriendsandfamilyhelpothers.【语篇解读】本文主要介绍了在社区里帮助他人的途径。【答案与解析】16.C根据空前“Helpingothersinyourcommunityisagreatwaytospreadjoytoothersandgetthemostoutoflife.”及下文介绍的在社区里帮助他人的途径可知,此处承上启下,C项“你可以利用来帮助他人的机会有很多”符合语境。17.F根据空后“Forexample,trytutoringhomelesskidsatthelocalsheltersothattheycanstayinschoolandnotfallbehind,andalsoyougetasenseofachievement.”可知,F项“这不仅能帮助他人,而且你也能获得一定的益处”符合语境。18.B根据空后“Youcangiveawaymoneytosomeorganizationsthathelpothers.”及“Theyareneededbyalocalfoodbankorshelter.”可知,B项“你可以给予重要的事业一些捐赠”符合语境。19.G根据空前“Youcanchoosetoredirectgifts.”及空后“Youcaninvitethemtodovoluntaryworktocelebrateyourbirthday.”可知,G项“不要每次生日都收新礼物,让你的朋友和家人帮助他人(以作为你生日的礼物)”符合语境。20.A根据空前“Ifyouseepeopleonthestreetstrugglingtocarryalltheirgroceries,stoptohelp.”及空后两句可知,A项“通常,他们会满怀感激地接受你的帮助”符合语境。第二部分语言运用(共两节,满分30分)第一节(共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分)阅读下面短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。WhenIfirstmovedtotheSouth,IrealizedthatIwassteppingintoacompletelydifferentworld.NewOrleans,Louisiana,was21anyotherplaceIhadeverbeento.WhatsurprisedmemorethananythingelsewasNewOrleanspeople’sconstant22.“WhatcanIgetforyou,honey?”awaitressaskedmeonmyfirstdayinLouisianA.Iwas23.Thiswomandidn’tknowme24shetreatedmelikefamily.ShesmileddownatmeasIpointedtoanitemonthe25.“Isthepastagood?”Iaskedher.“Baby,it’snotmyfavorite,”she26withasmile.Ilookedatmy“family”inshock.Shehadgivenmeherhonest27,asifwewerebest26friends.AfterafewyearsinNewOrleans,Igot28tothehoneysandthebabies.IalsorealizedhowcomfortingitistobetreatedlikeI29,whereverIgo.IrecentlywenttotheDMV(车管局)toupdatemydriver’slicense.AsIwassittinginthe30roomwithatleasttwentyotherpeople,awomanwalkedin.“Goodmorning!”she31totheroom.“Goodmorning!”thewholeroomsaidbackwithout32.Soontheroomwasquietagainandeveryonewascomfortablewitheachother.Thewomantookherseat,andwaitedwitheveryoneelseforhernumbertobe33.EvenaftereightyearsoflivinginLouisiana,itstillmakesme34toknowthatIamnotlonelyhere.Someoneisalwayswillingtosayhelloorlendahandwhenneeded.Nooneshouldfeellonelyevenwhentheywalkintoaroomfullof35.21.A.besideB.beyondC.unlikeD.opposite22.A.sympathyB.friendlinessC.generosityD.patience23.A.concernedB.relievedC.disappointedD.astonished24.A.yetB.andC.orD.so25.A.wayB.menuC.tableD.surface26.A.recommendedB.admittedC.defendedD.apologized27.A.adviceB.beliefC.opinionD.assistance28.A.addictedB.exposedC.committedD.used29.A.belongB.appearC.improveD.behave30.A.scaryB.noisyC.emptyD.silent31.A.announcedB.pointedC.explainedD.whispered32.A.inspectionB.purposeC.hesitationD.enthusiasm33A.adjustedB.calledC.dialedD.answered34.A.stareB.shoutC.swearD.smile35.A.volunteersB.neighborsC.friendsD.strangers【语篇解读】本文讲述了初到新奥尔良的“我”被当地人的友好感染,置身于陌生人中,如同在家中一样,倍感温暖。【答案与解析】21.C路易斯安那州的新奥尔良市与“我”去过的其他任何地方都不同。2622.B最令“我”感到惊讶的是新奥尔良人保持不变的友好。23.D“我”感到惊讶,这位女士并不认识“我”,但是她像对待家人一样对待“我”。24.A见上题解析。25.B当“我”指着菜单上的菜品的时候,她对着“我”微笑。26.B她面带微笑地承认那道菜品不是她的最爱。27.C她给了我最真诚的看法,好像“我”和她是最好的朋友一样。28.D在新奥尔良生活了多年之后.“我”渐渐习惯了“亲爱的”和“宝贝”这种称呼。29.A“我”也意识到无论“我”走到哪里,被对待的时候能有一种归属感是令人欣慰的。30.D当“我”坐在一个至少还有二十个人的寂静的房间里的时候,一位女士走进房间。31.A她对房间里所有的人打招呼:“早上好”。32.C房间里所有的人毫不犹豫地回应“早上好”。33.B那位女士找座位坐了下来,然后和其他人一起等待被叫号。34.D即使在路易斯安那州住了八年,想到“我”并不孤单,“我”依然禁不住微笑。35.D甚至当他们走进满是陌生人的房间的时候,他们也不会感到孤独。第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分,满分15分)阅读下面短文,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。Thegiantpanda,also36.(know)aspandabearorsimplypanda,isabearnative37.southcentralChina.Inthepastmanyyears,thegiantpanda38.(drive)outofthelowlandareaswhereitoncelivedasaresultoffarming,deforestationandother39.(develop).Wildpopulationestimatesvary:oneestimateshowsthatthereareabout1,590individuals40.(live)inthewild,whilea2006studyestimatedthatthisfigurecouldbeashighas2,000to3,000.Somereportsalsoshowthat41.numberofgiantpandasinthewildisontherise.TheWestfirstlearnedofthegiantpandaonMarch11,1869,42.theFrenchmissionary(传教士)ArmandDavidreceivedapandaskinfromahunter.In1936,RuthHarknessbecamethefirstWesterner43.(bring)alivegiantpandanamedSuLintotheBrookfieldZooinChicago.Toprotectthepandas,in2012,EarthwatchInstitute,aglobalnonprofitorganizationthatteams26volunteerswithscientiststoconductimportant44.(science)research,launchedaprogramcalled“OntheTrailofGiantPanda”.Thisprogram,basedintheWolongNationalNatureReserve,allowsvolunteerstoworkclosewithpandascaredforincaptivity(圈养),andhelpthem45.(gradual)adapttolifeinthewild.【语篇解读】本文介绍了中国南方的大熊猫是如何成为可供人类饲养的动物的。【答案与解析】36.known分析句子结构可知,设空处为非谓语动词,know与panda是逻辑上的动宾关系,故填过去分词known。37.tonativeto是固定短语,表示“本土的”。38.hasbeendriven由时间状语Inthepastmanyyears可知,设空处应用现在完成时,又因thegiantpanda和drive是动宾关系,主语为可数名词单数,故填hasbeendriven。39.developmentother修饰名词,故填development。40.living分析句子结构可知,设空处为非谓语动词,individuals和live是逻辑上的主谓关系,故填living。41.thethenumberof表示“……的数量”,为固定搭配。42.when设空处引导一个定语从句,先行词是March11,1869,在定语从句中作时间状语,故填when。43.tobringthefirst...todo“第一个做某事的……”。44.scientific此处为形容词作定语修饰名词,故填scientific。45.gradually此处为副词修饰动词,故填gradually。第三部分写作(共两节,满分40分)第一节(满分15分)假定你是李华,你的英国朋友David发来邮件表示想了解你们学校近期举行的万米接力赛的相关情况。请给他回复邮件,内容包括:1.时间和地点;2.比赛过程;3.比赛的意义。注意:1.词数80左右;2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯;3.开头和结尾已给出,不计入总词数。DearDavid,26I’mgladthatyou’reinterestedinthe10,000-metrerelayraceheldinourschoolrecently._____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Bestwishes!Yours,LiHua【参考范文】DearDavid,I’mgladthatyou’reinterestedinthe10,000-metrerelayraceheldinourschoolrecently.AspartoftheSportsFestivalofourschool,theracetookplaceonourschoolplaygroundlastFridayafternoon.Itwaswidelywelcomedbyalltheclasses.Tenbestrunnersfromeachclasstookpartinthefinalraceandallofthemtriedtheirbesttowin,withtheotherclassmatescheeringthemon.Theraceturnedouttobeagreatsuccess.Notonlydoesitbuildupourbodybutitalsostrengthensourteamworkandcooperation.Bestwishes!Yours,LiHua第二节(满分25分)阅读下面材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段,使之构成一篇完整的短文。LocatedhalfwayuptheItaly’sApennineMountain,about100milesnortheastofRome,theHotelRigopianohasneverbeeneasytoreach.Butitsisolation(隔绝)onlyaddstoitsappeal,attractingagreatnumberoftourists.SnowbegantofallacrosstheApenninesinJanuaryandlastedfordays.FromhishomeintheRomesuburbs,Matronewatchedtheweatherwithconcern.Heandhiswife,Cicioni,hadplanned26anovernightgetawaytothehotel.Butnowhewonderedwhethertheyshouldgo.Afterphoningthehotel,theydecidedtomakethetrip.Bythetimetheynearedthehotelsixhourslater,theywerebattlingasnowstorm.Whentheyfinallyarrived,theywerebothcoldandexhausted.Theycheckedintotheirroomandwenttobedearly.Astheyawokethenextday,theydiscoveredthattheirdifficultyhadworsenedovernight.Thecarsintheparkinglotwereinvisible.Thephoneandpowerlinesweredown.Theywerehavingbreakfastwhenthehotelbegantoshake.Anearthquakewithamagnitude(震级)of5.7hadstruckthemountain.“Getoutofhere!”Matroneshoutedtohiswife.Theyheadedquicklytotheparkinglot,whereotherswerediggingtheircars.Fifteenminutesafterthefirstearthquake,anotherquakehit,thisonemeasuring5.6.Withadozenvehiclesfreedbynoon,theguestssetoffdownthedriveway.Butwhentheyreachedthemainroad,thepathwasblockedbyasix-foot-highwallofsnow.Matroneclimbedoutofhiscarandinvestigatedit.Therewasnoroadinsight,“We’retrapped!”hetoldhiswife.Sotheyhadnochoicebuttomaketheirwaybacktothehotel.Asitwasgettingdark,theymanagedtobeback.Thatwaswhenthesnowonthemountainbegantoslide.Theyheardtheavalanche(雪崩)beforetheysawit.Theavalanchegatheredspeedandsize,grabbingrocksandtreesandanythingelseinitswaydownthemountain,tearingthehotelfromitsfoundation.Whentheavalanchecametoastop,thosecaughtinsidethehotelwereleftburiedintheicyrocksandruins.注意:1.续写词数应为150左右;2.请按如下格式在相应位置作答。WhenMatronecametohimself,hewasstuckinthedarkness.___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Itwasnotuntilthenextmorningthattherescuersfinallyarrived.________________________________________________________________________________________________________26________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________【参考范文】WhenMatronecametohimself,hewasstuckinthedarkness.Lyingonhisstomach,herealizedwithhorrorthathewasundersomethingheavyandcouldn’tmoveatall.“Cicioni!Cicioni!”hecalled,buttherewasnoresponse.Hecouldhearnothingofwhatwashappeningatthesurface.Thewholeworldwasdeadstill.Whathehadtofacewasaterriblereality—theywereburiedalive.Despairwashedoverhim.Heaskedhimselfagainandagain,“Whoisgoingtosaveus?”Itwasnotuntilthenextmorningthattherescuersfinallyarrived.Withoutanyhesitationtheygotdowntodetectingtheremainsofthehotelandtheyweredelightedtodiscovertherewassignoflifebeneath.Withgreateffortstheyremovedthethicksnowandbegancuttingtheroof.Thentheycarefullyloweredthemselvesthroughtheholethey’dmade.Suddenly,theyheardsomeonecryingforhelpinaweakvoice.ItwasMatrone.LaterallthesurvivorswererescuedincludingMatrone’swife.Thecouplefeltreallyluckytobestillalive!26